Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
(a) General Description
(1) The front passenger occupant detection ECU determines whether the front passenger seat is occupied by an adult or child (with child seat) or is unoccupied, based on the load that is applied to the front passenger seat and whether the seat belt is buckled. The system restricts the deployment of the front passenger airbag, front passenger side airbag, and the front passenger seat belt pretensioner in accordance with this judgment. The result is informed to the driver through the airbag ON/OFF indicator illumination.
(b) System Configuration
(1) This system consists of the occupant detection ECU, occupant classification sensors, airbag ON/OFF indicator, seat belt buckle switches, and airbag sensor assembly.
(c) Occupant Detection ECU and Sensor
(1) The occupant classification sensors are installed on four brackets connecting the seat rail and the seat frame. The resistance values of these sensors, which vary in accordance with the load that acts on the brackets, are transmitted to the occupant detection ECU as signals. Upon receipt of the signals, the ECU determines the front passenger seat occupant conditions.
Initialization
INITIALIZATION
1. ZERO POINT CALIBRATION
NOTICE:
Make sure that the front passenger seat is not occupied before performing the
operation.
HINT:
Perform the zero point calibration and sensitivit ...
System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
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Other materials:
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
(a) Check the fluid level.
If the brake fluid level is lower than the MIN line, check for leaks and inspect
the disc brake pads. If necessary, refill the reservoir with brake fluid to the
MAX line after repair or replaceme ...
How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
1. OPERATION FLOW
HINT:
Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedures below. The following
is an outline of basic troubleshooting procedures. Confirm the troubleshooting procedures
for the circuit you are working on before beginning troubleshoot ...
Meter Illumination is Always Dark
DESCRIPTION
In this circuit, the combination meter assembly receives auto dimmer signals
from the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) using the CAN communication
system (CAN V1 Bus). When the meter CPU receives an auto dimmer signal, it dims
the meter illumination (warning and indicato ...
